Biddlecombe 48 Cruiser/Racer originally built in 1977 as an ocean racer but recently modified for cruising. Perkins 4108 4 cylinder diesel. Sleeps 8, Smev gas stove/oven and full suite of electronics for safe cruising. Main and furling headsail only 12 months old. A clean and tidy ocean going racer cruiser.
Region
Victoria
Vessel Location
Mornington Peninsula Region Hastings VIC
Reference
VWP1172
Launch Year
1977
Rego
FR868
Designer
John Biddlecombe
Builder
John Biddlecombe
Length
48' 0" - 14.64m
Beam
12'6"
Draft
7'2"
Displacement
11000 Kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel with lead bulb
Hull Material
Timber
Deck Material
Fibreglass sheathing over timber
Engine Make
Perkins
Engine
Perkins 4108 4 Cylinder Diesel
Number Engines
1
Horse Power
47
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1800 approx
Fuel Consumption
5 lph
Propulsion
Shaft drive with Feathering prop
Fuel
300 litres
Water
140 litres
Accommodation
Fwd storage and bunk, Head to starb, Saloon with settee berths, Galley to starb, Aft double berth and single berth.
Berths
8
Refrigeration
Ice Box
Stove
Gas Smev Stove/Oven
Toilet
Vacuflush
Entertainment
CD Player
Covers
Sail cover
Ground Tackle
Muir electric winch, CQR and Plough anchors with chain & warp to suit
Safety Gear
2 Life rings
Bilge Pumps
2 manual + Elec. With float
Epirb
406 EPIRB
Life Jackets
4
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguishers
Electrics
4 x 12 volt batteries with charging from motor and Solar panels